The midfielder enjoyed a spell on loan at Brunton Park in 2002-03, scoring three goals in 15 appearances for the Cumbrians, and is relishing the chance to play against the side that he has fond memories of. "It's a nice one for me. Going there on loan helped start my career off so I've only got fond memories of the place," he told the club's official website. "I was playing here for the reserves but was told I could go to Carlisle if I wanted too. "I went up there, met the staff, the management and the players and fell in love with the place for a short while. It's a proper club, so to speak. It's got great roots and a history behind it as well and it was great to be there. It was only three months but it felt like a lot longer because I was enjoying it. "Carlisle will be up for the game. Any Football League club coming to a big Premier League club is a fantastic occasion and a great day and they'll be hoping to be the giant killers of the round. "We have to make sure we're strong and avoid a repeat of what happened against Oldham a few years ago."
